Cabinet has endorsed the appointment of commissioners of the Fiji Education Commission who will review and consider the recent development outcomes from the Education Summit.
Prime Minister and Cabinet Chair Sitiveni Rabuka says the Commission will make recommendations for improvement in the quality of teaching and leadership of our school system and the curriculum or curricula to meet the needs of the labour market.
He says the Commission will be responsible for examining the whole education system with reference to the roles of government, non-government organisations, tertiary institutions, unions, faith-based organisations and development partners.
Rabuka says they will also assess the current structure, resources, and resourcing of education from pre-school to tertiary institutions, including non-formal, technical and vocational training.
He adds the Commission will provide recommendations based on the reports on the best way forward for the education sector.
He says the Cabinet has also approved the formulation of the National Population Policy, which is expected to determine the principles, objectives and policies adopted by the government in regard to population issues.
